Babes in Business Awards
The 2008 Babes in Business Awards were presented at this year's lunch ... and the winners are:
Babes in Business Award Winners
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HOPGOODGANIM LAWYERS Deal Babe
If there is a deal being done this Babe is part of the action. Always sealing the deal, this Babe has got the big end of town sitting up and taking notice.
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WINNER: Susanne Mather
Susanne Mather The winner is a Babe who, with her partner, has taken a Brisbane-based company to the national and international stage. The deal she and her partner struck with Flight Centre has seen them now setting up offices in the UK, New York and South Africa.
Mother of two daughters, she epitomises glamour and sassiness with an incredible mind for business.
Winner of the Hop-goodGanim Lawyers Deal Babe 2008, the Director of Employment Office, Susanne Mather.
Commendations
Ilana Hannan, Managing Director, Food Direct
Debra Sutton, REMAX
Belinda Carroll, Events Manager, National Heart Foundation
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MERCEDES-BENZ BRISBANE Young Gun Babe
This Babe is on her way up! With smarts and talent to burn, she is not afraid to ask questions and to learn. She is aspirational - and inspirational - to those around her. Watch out world, this Young Gun Babe is shooting for the stars!
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WINNER: Rachel Kayrooz
Rachel Kayrooz The winner is a Babe who has overcame more challenges than most ... she was a victim of domestic violence but has turned her life around in the most spectacular fashion and uses her experience to help others.
She's a single mum to a child with special needs, she still finds time to help a local refuge and motivate the women into taking positive steps forward. Her passion, dedication and expertise was apparent to PM Kevin Rudd who appointed her to the National Council for Reducing Violence Against Women and their Children.
She has been approached by large American child-protection organisations to be a spokesperson, Erin Brokovich has asked her to contribute a blog to her community website and is currently pursuing assisting tv writers with scripts around domestic and sexual violence, whilst writing her first book. Oh, and she's a columnist for Babes!
Aspirational? Heck yes, there's no glass ceiling for this girl! Inspirational? The men and women she trains are testimony to that! She has come a long way in the past 4 years, and this is just the beginning.
The winner of the Mercedes-Benz Brisbane Young Gun Award is Founder and CEO of Shout! Speak Out, Rachel Kayrooz.
Commendations
Kate Beeley, MISSFIT
Olivia M'ragna, Aspire Retire
Shannon Gunn and Gabrielle Thompson, tom gunn |
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TERRY WHITE Outstanding Babe in Business
This Babe turns dreams into reality and is a stand out in her chosen field. She is a success story and you'll be hearing more about her in years to come.
www.terrywhite.com.au |
WINNER: Byron Pugh
Byron Pugh The winner is a Babe who with her business partner has grown her business from two to a staff of more than 30 in three short years.
Her work is demanding, with the business specialising in assisting people migrate to Australia, but it is a challenge this Babe has met, allowing the business to grow so considerably.
It's not all hard work - she recently completed her first Noosa Triathlon, loves Alanna Hill and French champagne - of course, she's a Babe.
The winner of the Terry White Chemists Outstanding Babe in Business 2008 is Managing Director of Australian Migration & Visa Lawyers, Byron Pugh.
Commendations
Phoebe Wright Director, White Space Design
Marnie Devitt HR Manager, Gadens Lawyers
Eloise Monaghan Director, Honey Birdette |
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FOSTER'S Domestic Goddess Babe
Martha Stewart looks positively domestic next to this goddess! A desperate housewife she is not, this Babe is a woman who makes it all look so easy with a house from the pages of Vogue, dinner parties to die for, a wardrobe which she wears well and a love of all things about the home.
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WINNER: Belinda Christie
Belinda Christie The winner is a Babe who works long hours organising and hosting some of the best corporate and private events in town.
But this domestic goddess worked extensively with her house designers to build the ultimate entertaining domain, keeps the place looking immaculate and still finds the energy to host exceptional dinners for her friends.
The winner of the Fosters Domestic Goddess Babe is General Manager of Loaves & Fishes Catering, Belinda Christie.
Commendations
Lisa Di Bella, Administration Manager, Jones McCarthy Lawyers
Bron McClain, Freelance Writer
Katie Reinhardt, CEO of her household |
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STYLESOLUTIONS Best Dressed Babe
"Dress sharply and they notice the dress. Dress impeccably and they notice the woman - Coco Chanel".
Need we say more? This Babe always gets it right and leads the pack with her sense of style and sense of self.
elizabeth@stylesolutions.com.au |
WINNER: Karen McCarthy
Karen McCarthy The winner is a Babe who turns heads wherever she goes.
She effortlessly makes the season's latest looks her very own. With an eye for statement pieces, this Babe brings it all together whether she's out with her kids or out with the girls. She's a jetsetter with her feet firmly on the ground.
The winner of the Style Solutions Best Dressed Babe 2008 is Qantas flight attendant, Karen McCarthy.
Commendations
Shari Highfield, Wilson HTM
Susannah Cox, Marketing Manager, The Coles Group
Jodie Bache-McLean, Managing Director, June Dally Watkins
Kat Feeney of Brisbane Times |
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MUMMABUBBA Most Eligible Babe
The pinnacle of the annual lunch, this award recognises the babe who's got it all. Eagerly anticipated each year, THE most eligible babe attracts the attention of Babes and media, not to mention many of Brisbane's bachelors!
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WINNER: Monique Daiga
Monique Daiga The winner is a Babe whose great sense of style and love of a good party never go unnoticed.
She is at all of the events around town worth attending. Great company, she's a colourful personality who makes friends wherever she goes.
The winner of the MummaBubba Most Eligible Babe Award is Account Manager at The Partners, Monique Daiga.
Commendations
Claire Spencer, Tarong Energy Corporation
Anna Walsh, Clayton Utz
Renee Brush, Australian Defence Force |
Read the 2008 lunch wrap | Read Kristin Devitt's speech
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2008 ANNUAL LUNCH EVENT DETAILS
Alex Bernard Date:
Friday, 28 November 2008
Time:
12:15pm for 12:30pm-4:30pm
Venue:
Gianni Events @ Portside, Hamilton Wharf
Babe of Ceremonies:
Alex Bernard (4BC)
Dress:
Fabulous with a french twist!
2008 Babes in Business Awards:
And the winners are ...
After-party:
4:30pm - Byblos @ Portside, Hamilton Wharf
Event wrap:
Read all about the day.
A WORD FROM OUR GOLD SPONSORS
All fundraising at the lunch benefited Youngcare.
Major 2008 Raffle Prize
Designed and handmade exclusively for Babes in Business and Youngcare by Ashley Douglas, 'The Eyeful Tower' cocktail ring was the sparkling centrepiece ... more |
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'The Eyeful Tower' helped raise nearly $14,000 at this year's lunch.
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